New Visa Guidance Requires Applicants to Confirm Safety at Home
New State Department guidance mandates visa applicants confirm they have not faced harm in their home country.
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New State Department guidance mandates visa applicants confirm they have not faced harm in their home country.
Learn about the pathways following I-130 approval for family-based immigration.
Mobility teams are tracking critical immigration trends impacting hiring and project timelines in Q2 2026.
Effective March 30, the US State Department expands social media screening for over 15 visa categories, impacting visa processing.
Understanding the differences between Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing for green card applicants.
USCIS has begun sending approved I-129F cases to the National Visa Center for consular processing.
Understanding the visa process: USCIS can approve petitions, but consular officers may still deny visas during consular processing.
Recent changes restrict visa applicants to their home country's embassy for interviews, impacting processing times and options.
Flavia Santos Lloyd updates K-1 and B-1 visa chapters in The Consular Practice Handbook, aiding immigration professionals.
Understanding the next steps after I-130 approval, including priority dates and processing options.
U.S. embassies in the Middle East suspend consular services due to heightened tensions, impacting visa processing and travel plans.
More O-1 visa applicants are facing denials at the consular stage due to heightened scrutiny of their cases.
Immigrants outside the U.S. should consult attorneys to choose between AOS and consular processing after priority dates are current.
Explore the differences between Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing for permanent residency.
A Mexican investor's E-2 visa renewal was approved in 3 months and 25 days through consular processing, showcasing efficient processing times.
Recent H-1B visa appointment cancellations have left many workers stranded abroad, affecting jobs and families.
Recent changes in visa number allocations affect Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing for many applicants.
The U.S. State Department has paused immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries due to public charge concerns.
US Department of State announces a temporary pause on immigrant visa issuance for specific countries starting January 21, 2026.
Effective January 21, 2026, the U.S. will pause immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, impacting consular processing.
Consular posts worldwide resume normal immigrant visa operations
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